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Located in Arusha, 2.3 miles from Uhuru monument, Osotwa Maasai Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 3.1 miles from Old German Boma, 5.6 miles from Njiro Complex and 17 miles from Meserani Snake Park. The property has a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. At the hostel, every room is equipped with a closet. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at Osotwa Maasai Hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms have a mountain view. An American breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Guests at Osotwa Maasai Hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Arusha, like cycling. Arusha International Conference Center is 2.8 miles from the hostel, while Ngurdoto Crater is 23 miles away. Arusha Airport is 3.7 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

American

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
10
High score for Arusha

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sergei
    Russia Russia
    We felt here like at home! We came back to this place several times during our holidays, and the hosts were always friendly. The beds were big and comfortable. They also have mosquito net, hot water, and all necessary stuff. Thanks a lot for...
  • Adriana
    Finland Finland
    Unbeatable price-quality ratio. The beds were comfortable and everything was extremely clean. We had delicious pancakes for breakfast and the staff were available and willing to help.
  • Leticia
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    The staff is lovely, I arrived late night and needed to leave early in the morning so I didn't experienced much the hotel, but everyone was so nice to me, they were worried about my breakfast and they left something done for me to eat before I...
  • Benji
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Clean, comfortable, full mosquito nets, good WiFi. Peter is a great owner. I can recommend this place.
  • Selous
    Australia Australia
    Osotwa is a clean, nice & chill hostel. We stayed here for a month and it was perfect for me and my 2 friends to stay at as it was affordable & close to our volunteer placements and town! The staff are lovely and I would definitely stay here again.
  • Lena
    Germany Germany
    The hostel is spacious, clean and the staff are very friendly. The hostel is quite centrally located not far from the main street with all the stores, bars and restaurants. The bed was large and very comfortable.
  • Meiabikle
    Brazil Brazil
    - Judy and the team were wonderful. always smiling and helpful, helping us with restaurant recommendations, information, preparing a good breakfast - breakfast was delicious and simple - the bed was good, big and with good bedding - has a nice...
  • Habyeol
    South Korea South Korea
    Very clean. The host was super nice. Even though I had to leave very early in the morning I wS able to have breakfast Strongly recommended
  • Ber
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    They were very friendly and adaptative to our needs. The first night we asked if they could prepare dinner for us and Judi cooked us a delicious meal. Also Malaika walked us to an ATM where we could withdraw money. We were going to do the...
  • Georgina
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    We were a group of 4 students traveling through Arusha before starting safari. This was a beautiful clean property. We were welcomed by the lovely hosts. The beds were very comfortable and 3 out of the 4 bunks had mosquito nets. The bathrooms...

Area info

Amenities of Osotwa Maasai Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Packed lunches

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Mosquito net
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages Spoken

    • Danish
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Osotwa Maasai Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    Available 24 hours
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 8 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Osotwa Maasai Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Osotwa Maasai Hostel

    • Guests staying at Osotwa Maasai Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • American
    • Check-in at Osotwa Maasai Hostel is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 AM.

    • The prices at Osotwa Maasai Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Osotwa Maasai Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Canoeing
      • Water park
      • Horseback riding
      • Bike tours
      • Game drives
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture
    • Osotwa Maasai Hostel is 1.4 miles from the center of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.